Impossible Toys' Tetra Squadron Video Teaser

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by Venksta, Mar 10, 2013.

  1. halfaway

    halfaway Did you think you were cool?

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    I have to wait until see some video reviews
    -this and the FoC starscreem whats with the big heads?!?
     
  2. ss4steve

    ss4steve Rogue Phase Sixer

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    This^

    That thing looks scary fragile.

    I agree that it is a great concept. However, the proportions seem off and looks like you could accidentally snap this thing to pieces at any moment.

    Sadly, though I adore the concept, I don't think I am sinking any money into this :( 
     
  3. Topspin

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    Looks like a huge piece of shit. Impossible Toys does terrible quality toys, do you guys forget how the Arcee and Paradigm Medic they did a couple years ago fell apart and broke for everyone? Avoid at all costs.
     
  4. JDK

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    I feel bad, I'm afraid this project is going to flop. I'd be all in for a tetrajet, so they got the concept right, but it just didn't pan out.
     
  5. combaticon164

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    I still cant forget how bad the Arcee was from them.
     
  6. Backstop

    Backstop Have you seen my box art?

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    How does something look fragile? I think the guy looked like he was not sure how to transform it so was taking his time. Do most people get a new toy and throw it across the room to see if its strong enough? Looks like the same plastic as Alicon and that was not fragile but very strong. So many people still bitching about the Arcee. should I not buy MP Prowl because my G1 Prowl in 84 Broke his roof? Anyone see the Thundercracker video
    Impossibletoys.com TRNS TS-02 : Tetra Squadron - Rebelor Sample Transformation - YouTube
     
  7. odeean

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    The Arcee was crap. I bought that and the remold to nightbird. But it was also way back near the beginning of 3rd party toys. I remember before them there was some company called "rabid squirel" I think? They made an even worse one before Impossible Toys. The point is that there has been a progression. I would like to get one in hand to know.
     
  8. Demonss

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    As a YT reviewer, I've never had much positive to say about IT.. I'd love to see something change my opinion of them for sure.
     
  9. DoubleClouder

    DoubleClouder Prototype / Testshot collector

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    Wow, jet mode looks fantastic. Transformation was a lot more involved than I was expecting. Robot mode looks "ok". Like others have said, not a big fan of the size of the head. If they are competitively priced I'll pick it the main 3 and any of the rainmakers if they come out with them. As far as their other products go. The Arcee was crap, felt like a model kit and was badly painted. Took a risk and I picked up the Alicon. Loved the design and G1 style transformation, only think plastic felt a little bit thin in certain areas and I wish they used heavier plastic. However, I transform mine all the time and it's still fine, but I was expecting more heft similar to Gnaw.
     
  10. Scourge_151

    Scourge_151 Never gargle the rum. TFW2005 Supporter

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    That doesn't look fun.
     
  11. dragon

    dragon Well-Known Member

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    its good concept make them rainmakers someone said ill buy them so many star,thunder,sky i dont need any more
     
  12. megatroptimus

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    Hilarious to see all the people complain about the complex transformation. Stick to Rescue Bots if you can't handle something more complex than 1-2-3.

    Also hilarious to see all the people bitching about the toys they've produced years ago, as if any given company CAN'T evolve and improve over time. Remember the first offering from Fansproject? That Cliffjumper kit? It was utter crap. Just saying.
     
  13. halfaway

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    the transformation looks fine to me
    have you ever seen the nike sports label optimus - its sort of like that
    the only question is quality on this
     
  14. AngryChad

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    Cons
    - Fiddly transformation
    - Plastic seems a bit thin
    - That face

    Pros
    - Wicked jet mode
    - Wicked jet mode
    - Wicked jet mode

    I'd like to see some more pictures and videos, but I'll almost certainly pick up at least one of these, unless there's a discounted box set or something.

    Count me in with those who would prefer Rainmakers. For me, the FoC mold is kind of filling that Tetrajet itch for the main three, but Rainmakers might push me over the edge.

    A bit off topic, but I just noticed that the Impossible Toys Nighbird is $20 at BBTS. BOUGHTERIZED.
     
  15. Enterlaw

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    Pretty amazing-looking toy. May be too fragile and I don't know if I'll buy, but they're pretty amazing. Would love to see an MP-sized version.
     
  16. Stygian360

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    Impossible Toys, I am still smarting from the piece of utter shee-ite that is Alicon, so fool me once. Liking the choice of alt mode from the vintage toon, but agree with others that he appears quite fiddly in transformation. If the price is right I may (on a whim) go for it, but this isn't one I'm going to be eagerly anticipating. Had it been any other company than IT I might, but I simply won't be trusting them again.
     
  17. Demonss

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    Even at $20 I'd still regret buying that pile of crud..

    *edit* actually I can't speak for that toy, I thought it was the arcee redeco
     
  18. Snake_eyes1975

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    Huh....

    They kinda pulled that off. Neat.
     
  19. Grimlock_13

    Grimlock_13 Currently facepalming at your post

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    It's Impossible Toys. It's inevitable that the end product is going to be a low quality piece of garbage. That said it looks like they're at least TRYING to improve. Unless they're starting at ground zero using brand new designers and completely different materials I can't see it ending up different than the rest of their crap.
     
  20. Robogeek28

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    So the Tetrajets are Voyager size in bot mode?